A Celebration of Kris’s Life will be held at Centre Street Church “Central Campus” (3900 – 2nd Street N.E.) on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the health care professionals and the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, for their compassionate care. It was Kris’s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust which has been set up for Graham & Allison. Donations may be made to the trust by mail at PO Box 68071 Crowfoot PO Calgary, AB T3G 3N8 or by e-transfer at barnouw@shaw.ca.

Condolence Messages

It is with great sadness that we offer our condolences to Scott, his family and all relatives and friends for the passing of Kristine Barnouw. It is a sad day when someone so special in our life leaves us to soon.

Hello, Allison, Graham, and Scott. Your Belvedere Parkway School family is thinking of you this week. Kris was a devoted mother and wonderful woman who will remain in our hearts forever. We send you big hugs and keep you in our prayers. Much love from us,
Mrs. DiMarino and the Belvedere Parkway Staff

I am so very sorry to hear about the death of Kris. Though I did not know her well I was always touched by her obvious deep love of her family, gentle sense of humor, and her natural warmth and kindness. Please know my thoughts and sympathies are with you all.

Scott, Graham, Allison and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Kris’s passing. Even though our paths only crossed a few times, she left a permanent impression on me with her beauty, passion and kindness. I hope you will find comfort in the coming days from all of the wonderful memories you have of Kris and knowing she has touched many lives including mine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marleea Ashauer

We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Kris. She was a great mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend and a fighter. One of my memories of Kris is when she, Debbie and I went down to Lethbridge (the crazy driver passing us on the shoulder!!) for a card making session at her Mom’s place. The girls were on me about not drinking any wine and I ended up telling them that I was pregnant. I hadn’t even told my parents yet! That was a really special day!

Kris was an amazing, kind hearted person who will be missed by everyone who knew her. No words can express our sorrow, your family is in our prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Scott, I’m in total shock. I heard the news through Janis this am. Really, really sorry to hear about your wife. I only met Kris 2-3 times at Field, but from all I saw, she was a classy lady. I know exactly how awful losing someone you love to cancer is….my family has been there too. It’s a dark and painful place at any time, but this time of year makes it that much harder to bear. Big hugs to you and your kids. Prayers and Lord bless….MB

The world has lost the most beautiful soul. Kris it gives me confort to know you are at peace, and an Angel among us. In the words of Rihanna “You’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky”.
My heart goes out to the Layton and Barnouw families, my thoughts are with you always.
Love,
Denise, Rob and Braedon

Dear Gerrie and Pat:
It was with a heavy heart I read of the passing of Kristine. Losing a child is the worst. As my Dad said, children are not supposed to die before their parents.
Cancer is a nasty disease which afflicts the innocent as well as some of our best people. Cherish your memories, share your tears and laughter when you can. Kristine was a beloved daughter, mother, wife, niece, and by all accounts, a lovely person. She will always have a placed in your hearts and of those who knew and loved her. When you need her the most, her spirit will always be with you to guide and help you go forward.
Hug yourselves and one another.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Kathy and Ron Shigemi

Dear Scott, Graham and Allison,
Dan and I are so sad to hear of Kris’s passing. Her journey has been heroic and she has left this world too early. May your eternal love for her, as well as your memories, bring you comfort. Dan and I both had the privilege of working with Kris. Her kindness and her warm, beautiful smile will be what we remember most.
You are in our prayers and our thoughts.

Dear Kris,
I never got the chance to know you, but I felt like I knew you as I heard the most amazing stories about you through your wonderful friend Denise.
I am so sad for your family and loved ones, but I thank you for the gift you left behind. You left two amazing children that will live on caring your spirit. Enjoy heaven

Pat and Gerrie,
My heart is breaking for you. I had to read the news twice before believing it. Your shattered lives may never be the same after such a tragic loss but they will mend with love and patience. Hugs and Love to both of you and to your family.
Vi

Gerrie and Pat and family,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am that Kris has passed. I cannot imagine the sorrow and heavy hearts you all have at this time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Ross

Scott, Graham, Allison and Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. It was an honor to befriend Kris and your family at the curling rink. It is with a heavy heart that we express our sorrow and thoughts to you and your family.
Paul, Allison and Ryleigh

Please accept my sincerest condolences on your precious loss. I played basketball with Kris at SAIT and then our paths crossed again when our daughters played community basketball together. It was wonderful to see her as a devoted mother and friend to many. I hope you will find peace in the days to come.
Laura Brackenbury, Calgary

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I will miss Kris’s bright eyes and beautiful smile. Heaven is lucky to have her!
Thinking about you always! Lesley, Jens, Bailey and Noah Birkkjaer

To the Layton and Barnouw Families
May Kris live on in your memories each and every day. Kris left behind her a wonderful legacy in her dear children and husband and is the product of your love. She made each of our lives better and her absence has created an almost insurmountable void. May you each remember the good times as they were abundant and the radiance of her smile which always made us smile!

To Kris’s Loved Ones,
There is no doubt that her smile and spirit warmed the hearts of many. We’ve known Kris since the kids were in preschool and I had the good fortune of working with her, if only for a short while. I always enjoyed crossing paths with Kris. It is so difficult to grasp the loss of someone so gentle and kind, and at such a young age. We are truly sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Carol, Paul, Anika and Kendall Rogalski

Scott, Graham and Allison,
Kris was a wonderful person all around and I enjoyed all the wonderful stories we shared over the many years of knowing her. Knowing Kris has been a true blessing! May she rest in peace and continue to smile upon us from above. Thinking of you all with Love and Prayers at this difficult time and may God surround you with His Peace.
Jody

Pat, Gerrie and Mike,
Although our families do not cross very often, we all knew about the heroic battle that Kris was waging and wished that we could do something.
We are so saddened to hear the news. Cancer is a terrible disease. It’s dark shadow hangs over so many people.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matthew, Kathryn, and Ben Layton

As President of the Board for Calgary Youth Curling Association, please accept my sincere condolences to Scott, Graham, Allison and their extended family. Our sport community has lost a wonderful supporter and of course; loving wife and mother.
Peace and Love to you all.

I had the honour of meeting all of you when Kris shared a room with my son Braden at the Foothills in September. I found Kris to have such a bright beautiful spirit. I would like to send out my condolences to you all. I know this is a very tough time of the year to have lost someone so special and I share your grief. Hugs to you all.

Dear Scott, Graham, and Allison,
We are heartbroken to learn of Kris’s passing. She was one of the loveliest people I have ever met…she was beautiful both inside and out and the love she had for her family was always so apparent. Please accept our most sincere condolences.

My parents are visiting us. Because we were wondering how are family in Canada is doing I searched the internet. We were shocked to find the obituary of youre wife Kris. Our deepest condolences with your loss. Love to you all.